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Summary: Looking forward to a parody!
Review: A piece of drivel masquerading as deep philosophy, with an odor of prime-time-TV spirituality. Too many words in this review would be a waste of time. If someone feels uplifted by Morrie, then I suppose it's reason enough for this junk to exist, just like I suppose there are some people in the world who genuinely enjoy films like Patch Adams and foods like Spam. Sigh.
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Summary: A wonderful book
Review: "Tuesdays with Morrie" is a book to be read by anybody who is interested in finding more satisfaction in their life. It reminds you of what it means "to be human" and encourages you to disconnect from the lures of our culture (money, material possessions, youth...) and reconnect with your spirit and what is essential to bring purpose and meaning to your life. Morrie who was stricken by a terminal illness also teaches us that if you do not resist the way your life shows up there is satisfaction in every moment of life no matter how challenging the circumstances. This essential message is taken further in the wonderful book "Working on yourself doesn't work" by Ariel and Shya Kane. "Working on Yourself doesn't work" is a gem among self awareness books. In a style very different from "Tuesday with Morrie", with a mixture of ideas and narratives, it delivers the keys to personal transformation and enlightenment. If your life is about discovering that state of being where satisfaction, self expression, aliveness and purpose reside don't hesitate to look up this very unique book also.
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Summary: One of the best books I have read for sometime
Review: Everyone at some stage in their life has a mentor or a teacher that becomes a beacon of inspiration and hope. Mitch Albom found his 'lighthouse' in his old college professor, Morrie Schwartz. Twenty years after graduating from college Mitch returns to spend the last weeks of his dying professor's life, who is stricken of an incurable disease. While his professor is wasting away before his eyes, Mitch receives the most valuable lesson of his life. Lessons that cannot be taught from textbooks, only by living the ups and downs, the highs and lows of human experience. This book is guaranteed to move you, several times. If not, check your pulse.
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Summary: Don't take it for more than it is
Review: This is a wonderful book. Morrie Schwartz, the subject of the book, is a warm and endearing character. His courage and thoughtfulness as he observes his own approaching death is inspiring. It wouldn't be a bad idea for all of us to read this book about once a year (it takes only about an hour and a half to read) just to keep our lives in perspective. The book reminds us of things which we already know, but to which we give little attention in our everyday lives. On the other hand, Morrie Schwartz was not the source of all the wisdom of the ages. His observations are often trite and his recommendations impractical. To make him into a guru, or the touchstone by which success in life is to be measured, would be to read far more into this book than is actually there. Appreciate it, and him, for the treasurable personality which comes across vividly in Albom's writing. Be grateful for the Morrie Schwartzes in your life. Then go out and build your own life, on your own values, your own observations, and your own experience.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: The book is a true inspiration on how short life is. The book helps one understand the importance of moving forward, while appreciating the historical aspects, in one's life. I loved the book.
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Summary: Truly is one of "Life's Greatest Lessons"
Review: I read this book because it was on my summer reading list. I am 13 and I loved this book. It really got me thinking about what matters and what we take for granted. This book is wonderful for anyone 12 or older. I thought it was wonderfully written, easily understood and one to read more than once. By the end of the story I felt like I knew Morrie personally and it hit me right in the heart when he died. This book is a great size and good quality to withstand a lifetime.
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Summary: The important things
Review: This book was suggested to me by a med student I happened to meet while I was trying to decide where I was going to attend. He was so impassioned about this book that I was compelled to read it myself. Let me tell you this is a book that will truly make you think... about everything. It is not that this is a book about death so much as this is a book about life. About what is truly important in this world and what is not. Through the clarity afforded by his condition Morrie is able to understand so much about life and the universe around us and being a true educator even in death he is a teacher.
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Summary: Touching Tribute
Review: This book is an easy to read touching tribute to the people who have a profound impact on the lives of others, no matter their occupation. This book is about living, not dying. Tell everyone who matters in your life that you love them... before it is too late. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Heartwarming!
Review: Have you ever had a favorite teacher. Have you ever wondered what they've been up to lately?A little more than 20 years ago, Mitch Albom graduated from Brandeis University, kissed his favorite professor, Morrie Schwartz, good-bye and said he'd keep in touch . But he didn't call or even write. At least not unitl the night he was flipping through TV stations and found his old professor's face staring back at him. There was Morrie Schwartz being interviewed by Ted Koppel on Nightline. Morrie, once a man that danced wildly among the college set in Boston, was dying from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), but instead of folding up, Morrie chose not to go quietly into that good night. Instead surrounded by his family, friends, colleagues, students and books, Morrie discoursed daily about "this business of dying." When he came to the attention of Ted Koppel, Morrie agreed to do a series of interviews for the public to learn mpore about his disease,ideas and himself. And so Mitch now knew where and what his professor was up to and paid him the first of many visits. Flying from either his home or job as a sporswriter, Mitch would travel to Boston every Tuesday where he spent the day with his mentor and essentially continued his education with this is his professors final course. The subjects they discussed ranged from money to careers, family, values, love, self-pity and dying. And as Morrie weakens and approaches the end, Mitch is finally able to put his own life into its proper perspective. A poignant quote from Morrie, "We have to know about dying in order to live." A warm and very moving book. Makes me wish I had a professor like Morrie Schwartz.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: I had to read this book for a class in graduate school. When the assignment was first given to us, I was not happy because we already had so much reading to do. Once I read the book though, I was moved. I recommended the book to friends and my father. It is truly one of the best books written about how people should really look at life.
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